Supply Chain Development Program Associate I

Kimberly-Clark; Beech Island (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is offering a Supply Chain Development Program Associate role designed for recent graduates. The program includes three 12-month rotations across manufacturing, planning, logistics and procurement, with leadership development and exposure to SAP LEAN/Operational Excellence.

You will work with cross-functional teams, develop problem-solving skills, and prepare for a future supply chain leadership role within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Supply Chain or related field.
• GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data; persuade and influence others.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability and willingness to relocate; travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Complete three 12-month rotations across key supply chain areas.
• Engage in leadership development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop data-driven insights and recommendations for improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Persuasion

Microsoft Office

Relocation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Tools

SAP

LEAN

Operational Excellence

Job description

SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SCDP) - SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

Work Type: Full-time

Locations: At a K-C North America Manufacturing Facility (12 months) and Neenah, WI (for 24 months)

Start Date: May 31, 2026

The Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) is designed to be a very fast paced, accelerated program with a depth and breadth of experiences, exposure, education and development. Supply Chain capabilities will be developed through cross-functional development rotations that will aid in developing Supply Chain Professionals of the future.

During the program, recent college graduates will gain experiences in the key supply chain functions through three, 12-month rotations. The Supply Chain Development Program will provide direct experience in three of our four key supply chain functions of Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Customer Logistics/ Distribution and Procurement as well as leadership development and exposure to processes, procedures and tools while also being exposed to the following areas:

Safety - Manufacturing

Quality - Transportation

SAP - LEAN/Operational Excellence

These experiences will prepare the associate for a role within our Supply Chain organization. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and possess a natural curiosity and ability to lead, strong communication and collaboration skills, problem-solving skills, project management skills, ability to prioritize and mange competing priorities, an ability to analyze data to derive insights and recommendations and who ultimately wants to be a future Supply Chain Leader.

Requirements:

In one of our internship roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Supply Chain or related field
• Strong academic performance; Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 overall GPA is preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data; Demonstrated ability to persuade and influence others
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Ability and desire to relocate within the organization; Ability to travel up to 15%